Arise South Africa, under the leadership of Mpho Dagada, a prominent figure in South African politics, has garnered attention for its promise of change and reform in the country's political landscape. However, their aspirations were met with a sudden setback as they discovered their absence from the official ballot.
President of Arise South Africa, in a passionate address amidst the protest, vehemently asserted the party's eligibility for participation in the elections. "We qualified for all nine provinces, we qualified for national, we did everything above board," he declared. "We have live videos to prove that, we have clips, a paper trail, and we paid the R750,000 that was required of us, and no one at the IEC said anything. They tell us last minute because it’s just corruption that’s happening there."
The protesters, comprising supporters of Arise South Africa, brandished banners and chanted slogans, accusing the IEC of corruption and demanding transparency in the electoral process.
The IEC, however, has yet to respond to these allegations or provide an official statement regarding the removal of Arise South Africa from the ballot paper.
This development has injected further tension and controversy into an already heated election season, with just weeks remaining until the polling day. The actions of the IEC and the claims made by Arise South Africa are likely to spark debates and scrutiny within the political arena and among the electorate.
As the situation unfolds, all eyes are on the IEC for an explanation and resolution to this brewing conflict, which has the potential to impact the credibility and integrity of the upcoming elections.
Angela
